Ive been wracking my brains and my web browser trying to find a tire and rim combo thats 33x12.50 (16, 17 or 18 in diameter) where the tires are street only with a tight tread pattern not intended for mud.
Im trying to get something thats got good traction with as large a contact patch as I can get to assist in braking and acceleration. My BFGs are just too aggressive a tread pattern to stick well. Skidding and sliding isnt so much fun after all!.
Is anyone running a setup like this?

 

I know a few guys runnin these nitto terra grappler AT's and they seem to love them as for a 33 12.50 they dont come in but they do come in a 285/65/18 which is pretty dang close to a 33.

 

I'm going to change over to 16 or 17 inch rims, lots of options there, go to tire rack .com they seem to have loads of choices.

example : 285 60 15
formula 285 X .60 x 2 / 25.4 + 15 = o.d. 28.1 inches

 

285/65/18 works out to 11 inches in width. Im trying to stay with 12.5 if I can so theres more contact with the road. The skidding problem is scary...
I found some close sizes with the nitto dune grappler but Im not sure how good of a street tire it is

 

I run Toyo proxes ST II's on mine. I got them at treaddepot.com. They are a good tire with good traction. I'm not sure of the exact size you want but I'm sure you could get close. Also becarefull on going too wide they will find a puddle of water and hydroplane faster.

 

285/75/16 is close in size, Michelin makes a decent street tire, though they are spendy. I like my LTX-MS in that size, great handling, and long lasting.

 

nitto terra graplers come in 305/70/ that a 33/12.50! BFG's are to aggresive, r u kidding me???

 

Also the toyo open country AT is a good tire too.

 

The BFG doesnt give me much grip when im trying to stop. they lock up and slide. Sure there are more aggressive tread patterns out there, but I already have a set of wheels that are good for snow and mud. I just want to be able to stop and accelerate without sliding around.
Id like to go with a larger diameter wheel to help with the braking but I dont think I can fit 35's in there without them rubbing.